Responsibilities of Owners

To assist Council with managing companion animals within the Shire and returning them promptly if they become lost, please advise Council staff immediately if you:

Change address and/or telephone numbers

Change ownership of the companion animal

If your companion animal is missing for more than 72 hours

If your companion animal dies

Companion animals that are not cared for properly cause problems in the community and you may be fined or receive a visit from council staff. For the safety and security of all in the community please do not allow your companion animal to:

bark continuously

wander the streets unattended

defecate in public place

harass pedestrians

become a nuisance to others

Dog Owners

Puppies and dogs sold or given away from 1 July 1999, must be microchipped and registered for life

All other dogs (except farm working dogs and greyhounds) must be microchipped and registered for life

Cat Owners

Kittens and cats sold or given away from 1 July 1999 must be microchipped and registered for life

Older cats need to be identified, either through microchipping or by collar and tag